Tech Lead / Architect

About the Client
The game-makers, risk-takers, and Web3 believers.
Think top-notch visuals, lightning-fast gameplay, and Web3 tech under the hood. Built on blockchain, their games are provably fair and impossible to fake, because trust should be part of the fun.
It’s not just about making games — it`s about creating ecosystems.

About Us
Visionrid is a recruitment and consulting agency specializing in IT and executive talent acquisition. With over 13 years of experience in Executive Search and Tech Recruitment, we partner with forward-thinking companies to attract, engage, and hire top-tier professionals — from individual contributors to C-level executives — across multiple geographies.

About the Role
We are looking for a Tech Lead / Architect to join our team in Portugal (office-based). This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in building products from scratch, particularly in the gaming or iGaming industry.
You will lead the technical direction of innovative products, working with modern technologies and applying an AI-first mindset to development. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both architectural thinking and active full-stack contribution, with a stronger focus on frontend development.

What You Will Do
Lead architecture design and development of game products from scratch.
Drive technical decisions and set best practices across the engineering team.
Build and maintain full-stack applications (frontend-focused).
Integrate and work with gaming platforms and ecosystems.
Apply AI/ML tools and approaches to improve development and product capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and business stakeholders.
Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
Explore and implement emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, where relevant).

What We Are Looking For
Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Software Architect.
Strong background in gaming or iGaming industry (mandatory).
Solid full-stack experience with a frontend-heavy focus.
Strong knowledge of TypeScript (preferred core language).
Experience building products from scratch (0→1).
Familiarity with AI/ML tools and an AI-first development approach.
Understanding of modern software architecture principles.
Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Soft Skills:
High level of ownership and responsibility.
Strong self-management skills.
Agile mindset and adaptability.
Open-minded, curious, and eager to learn new technologies.
Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.

Nice-to-have:
Experience with payment gateways and financial integrations.
Exposure to casino platforms or related systems.
Understanding of blockchain technologies (or willingness to deepen knowledge).
Experience with multiple tech stacks beyond TypeScript.

What You Can Expect
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge products in the gaming space.
A fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Freedom to experiment with AI and emerging technologies.
High level of ownership and impact on product development.
Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture.
Office-based role in Portugal with a strong team presence.

Interested?
If this role sounds like a good match, we’d be happy to connect and discuss details.

Let’s talk about how you can become part of a growing team 🚀